| Country | HIV prevalence (%) | Fold difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females | Males | ||
| South Africa | 13.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Swaziland | 12.4 | 7.1 | 1.7 |
| Lesotho | 10.5 | 5.8 | 1.8 |
| Zimbabwe | 6.6 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| Mozambique | 6.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Botswana | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Zambia | 4.5 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Uganda | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Malawi | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Kenya | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Tanzania | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Central African Republic | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Congo | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Rwanda | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 |